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MW15 VVZ

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,781 mi
Last recorded244,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 VVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 244,781 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking felt at steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 244,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking felt at steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 230,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm across centre 3/4, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking felt at steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm across centre 3/4, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor warning light on, offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Jan 2024 217,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 217,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 194,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front backing plate insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,479 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 165,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,299 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 138,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wiper smear windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wiper smear windscreen

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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MW15 VVZ is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW15 VVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW15 VVZ registered?

MW15 VVZ is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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